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Dassault Falcon 8X

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The Dassault Falcon 8X is a French three-engine ultra-long-range business jet — the stretched longer-range successor to the Falcon 7X. Dassault designed the Falcon 8X in 2013-2015; the prototype first flew on 6 February 2015. About 96 Falcon 8Xs have been built between 2016 and 2024 at Bordeaux-Mérignac. Production continues through 2026 with deliveries to business + government VIP customers worldwide.

The Falcon 8X uses 3 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D turbofan engines (6,725 lbf each). Maximum speed 953 km/h (Mach 0.90), range 11,945 km, service ceiling 15,545 m. Capacity: 12-19 passengers (depending on configuration) + 3 crew. The aircraft is a stretched Falcon 7X (1.06 m longer cabin) with improved engines + extended range. It directly competes with the Gulfstream G650 + Bombardier Global 7500 in the ultra-long-range business jet market.

Falcon 8X service is concentrated in worldwide business + government VIP operators. Major customers include Fortune 500 corporate flight departments + major government VIP fleets in the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia. About 90 Falcon 8Xs remain in active service in 2026. The aircraft is being supplemented by the new Falcon 10X (under development) as Dassault's next-generation flagship business jet.

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The Dassault Falcon 8X is the biggest and longest-range business jet that Dassault makes. It has three engines and a long stretched body. The plane first flew in February 2015 and started carrying passengers in 2016.

The Falcon 8X can fly 7,420 miles without stopping. That is far enough to fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo in one trip. Its top speed is 590 mph, almost as fast as the speed of sound. The plane can climb up to 51,000 feet, higher than most airliners fly.

The cabin is bigger than most apartment living rooms. It carries 12 to 19 passengers in big leather chairs that turn into beds. The Falcon 8X has three Pratt & Whitney Canada engines.

About 96 Falcon 8Xs have been delivered as of 2024. The plane is longer than a city bus. It competes with the American Gulfstream G650 and the Canadian Bombardier Global 7500. Each one costs about 60 million dollars.

Fun Facts

The Falcon 8X can fly 7,420 miles without stopping — from Los Angeles to Tokyo in one trip.
Its top speed is 590 mph, almost as fast as the speed of sound.
The cabin is bigger than most apartment living rooms.
It carries 12 to 19 passengers in chairs that turn into beds.
Each Falcon 8X costs about 60 million dollars.
About 96 Falcon 8Xs have been delivered as of 2024.

Kids’ Questions

What does the X mean in Falcon 8X?

The X in 8X means 'extended' — meaning the plane has an extended cabin and extended range compared to the older Falcon 7X. Dassault adds a letter after the number to show which version it is. The X is the longest and farthest-flying Falcon 7 series jet.

Why does the Falcon 8X have three engines when most business jets have two?

Three engines give the Falcon 8X extra safety on very long flights. The plane can keep flying easily even if one engine quits over the Pacific Ocean. Three engines also let the plane fly into airports that have short runways, because three engines give it extra power for takeoff.

Variants

Falcon 8X (basic): Standard production. 96 built. Production continues 2026.

Notable Operators

Worldwide business + government VIP: ~90 airframes in service worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Falcon 8X different from the Falcon 7X?

The Falcon 7X is the original (range 11,000 km). The Falcon 8X is the stretched longer-range successor (range 11,945 km, longer cabin). Same general airframe + trijet configuration + fly-by-wire flight controls; Falcon 8X adds 1.06 m to the cabin length + uses improved PW307D engines + has more-efficient wing aerodynamics.

Sources

Wikipedia — Dassault Falcon 8X